Renowned for her expertise in trauma therapy, Ann Valee McLaughlin, MBA, MA, LPC, NCC, and EMDR certified, is a highly credentialed professional counselor who has dedicated her career to helping to guide individuals through the complexities of mental health. As the director of her own practice, Ann Valee McLaughlin, NCC, LPC, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, she combines clinical necessities with compassion, offering life-changing care to those in need. Ms. McLaughlin has become a trusted resource for clients seeking to overcome life’s most challenging obstacles.
Foundationally, Ms. McLaughlin holds a Master of Business Administration from Villanova University and a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from West Chester University. Her educational background, combined with her certifications as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a national certified counselor (NCC), and a certified eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, equips her with a unique blend of clinical knowledge and business acumen. This fusion of elite qualifications has been instrumental in her ability to maintain the highest standards of care for her clients.
Since establishing her practice in 2013, Ms. McLaughlin has focused on working with individuals and couples, particularly young adults. Her practice also includes a group that sees children and teens, addressing a wide range of issues related to trauma and addiction. Her empathy and commitment to helping others are at the core of her success. Clients choose Ms. McLaughlin because of her genuine passion for their well-being, extensive experience, and her dedication to providing high-quality care. One of the most notable aspects of Ms. McLaughlin’s career is her dedication to making her services accessible. She is among the few practitioners who continue to accept insurance, a choice driven by her own positive experiences with the insurance system. This decision reflects her commitment to ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have access to mental health care.
Ms. McLaughlin’s well-regarded kindness along with her education and experience, provide her with the tools necessary to assist individuals effectively. She began her career in community behavioral health before gradually transitioning to her own practice. What started as a one-day-a-week commitment became a full-time endeavor, demonstrating her passion and dedication to her work early on.
In the future, Ms. McLaughlin plans to expand her practice by bringing more practitioners on board. She envisions creating a comprehensive facility for outpatient and inpatient mental health and drug addiction treatment, a project that requires significant funding, which she is actively pursuing. Despite not having a finance background, her business education has enabled her to manage her practice effectively, developing efficient systems for both patient care and insurance interactions.